❱❱ And Now, For Something Completely Different…

Ready for a whole new kind of Android listening experience? Join me, JR Raphael, for the Android Intelligence Platinum podcast: a fun and funky breakdown of each week’s most interesting Android, Chromebook, and Google-connected news. No cheerleading, no nauseating hyping, and no underlying motives to get you to buy anything — just an in-depth, brutally honest conversation about the stories that matter and the perspective you need to process 'em.

Sound intriguing? I'm glad. Read on, and let me tell you how this whole thing works — because it's pretty different from your typical podcast setup.

❱❱ And Now, For Something Completely Different…

Ready for a whole new kind of Android listening experience? Join me, JR Raphael, for the Android Intelligence Platinum podcast: a fun and funky breakdown of each week’s most interesting Android, Chromebook, and Google-connected news. No cheerleading, no nauseating hyping, and no underlying motives to get you to buy anything — just an in-depth, brutally honest conversation about the stories that matter and the perspective you need to process 'em.

Sound intriguing? I'm glad. Read on, and let me tell you how this whole thing works — because it's pretty different from your typical podcast setup.

❱❱ An Unconventional Podcast Approach

So here's the deal: The podcast is 100% independent, ad-free, and produced by me — a direct relationship between us, without any corporate affiliations or outside influence of any kind. It's an unconventional kind of setup for an unconventional kind of podcast, and it's designed to let the show be as raw, honest, and real as can be. Unlike the more typical ad-supported and publisher-controlled podcast arrangement, there's no one to answer to but ourselves.

As an independent publication, your support alone powers the operation and makes it possible. But you don't have to take a blind leap of faith: Right now, you can sign up to check out the podcast for three weeks for free, with no obligations whatsoever. After that, if you decide to stick with it, you’ll pay roughly a dollar an episode (five bucks a month or $55 a year) to stay connected. And every penny goes directly toward covering my time and expenses.

The podcast comes with a bunch of other benefits, too — including a collection of members-only tips every Monday, a supercharged Platinum Editionof my weekly Android Intelligence newsletter every Friday, and on-demand advice and answers from yours truly whenever you need 'em. It's a one-of-a-kind personal resource package for anyone who wants to make the most of their mobile technology, and it's unlike anything else out there.

Got questions? Give me a shout. Otherwise, start your free trial below — and I'll see you on the other side…

As an Android Intelligence Platinum member, you gain access to all sorts of productivity-boosting resources. Here’s what’ll be at your fingertips:

The Platinum Power-Up: A weekly subject-specific guidebook to help you get even more out of your favorite devices. Whether you’re a power user or a mobile-tech novice, you’re guaranteed to learn tons of useful stuff.

The Platinum Edition Newsletter: Practical tips and plain-English perspective in your inbox every Friday — along with deep reads, reader questions, and other tasty tidbits that aren’t available to everyone else.

The Platinum Podcast: An in-depth, brutally honest (and sometimes slightly colorful) conversation between us about the stories that matter and the perspective you need to process ’em — along with some light-hearted laughs and other interesting extras.

Android Intelligence Interactive: A members-only forum with direct access to yours truly. I’m never out of reach — and I’m always available to answer questions and provide personalized recommendations and tech advice. (Or you can just peek in on what other people are asking!)

The Complete Tips Collection: The newsletter and Power-Up’s most practical knowledge, collected and kept up-to-date in a single searchable spot for your productivity-boosting pleasure.

My Essential Android Apps: A regularly updated list of recommendations showcasing my most important apps and how they fit into my workflow (and non-work flow, too!).

My Essential Chrome Extensions: A detailed and always evolving guide to the extensions and add-ons that turn Chrome into my optimal work environment — whether on a Chrome OS device or in the regular Chrome browser.

How I Use Android: A breakdown of the current devices and accessories I find indispensable in my own day-to-day life — plus an up-close look at how my home screen is optimized for efficiency.

How I Use Chrome OS: A dynamic tour of the devices, accessories, and setups I personally use to stay productive on a Chromebook and Chromebox.

The Complete Newsletter and Power-Up Collections: Every issue ever published, at your fingertips. Browse at your leisure and download on demand for easy offline reading.

The Platinum Wallpaper Collection: An exclusive series of Android Intelligence wallpapers along with handpicked minimalist favorites to give your phone or desktop a striking new look.

The Platinum Discount Store: Access to a special version of the Android Intelligence Store with a permanent 20% discount on all current and future Android Intelligence merchandise.

Members-Only Giveaways: Occasional giveaways of Android Intelligence goodies and mobile tech gadgets — with just the small pool of Platinum members in the running, so pretty decent odds of winning at least once in a while!

And More: The Platinum membership program is always expanding — and it’s your community, so I’m always on the lookout for suggestions on what you want to see. Expect new perks and benefits to appear periodically over time.

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When you subscribe to the Android Intelligence Platinum podcast, you gain access to all sorts of productivity-boosting resources beyond just the weekly audio show. Here’s what’ll be at your fingertips:

The Platinum Power-Up: A special collection of bonus tips and app recommendations prepared exclusively for Platinum members every Monday. Whether you’re a power user or a mobile-tech novice, you’re guaranteed to learn tons of useful stuff.

The Platinum Edition Newsletter: Practical tips and plain-English perspective in your inbox every Friday — along with deep reads, quick hits, and other tasty tidbits that aren’t available to everyone else.

Android Intelligence Interactive: A members-only forum with direct access to yours truly. I’m never out of reach — and I’m always available to answer questions and provide personalized recommendations and tech advice. (Or you can just peek in on what other people are asking!)

The Complete Tips Collection: The newsletter’s most practical knowledge, collected and kept up-to-date in a single searchable spot for your productivity-boosting pleasure.

My Essential Android Apps: A regularly updated list of recommendations showcasing my most important apps and how they fit into my workflow (and non-work flow, too!).

My Essential Chrome Extensions: A detailed and always evolving guide to the extensions and add-ons that turn Chrome into my optimal work environment — whether on a Chrome OS device or in the regular Chrome browser.

How I Use Android: A breakdown of the current devices and accessories I find indispensable in my own day-to-day life — plus an up-close look at how my home screen is optimized for efficiency.

How I Use Chrome OS: A dynamic tour of the devices, accessories, and setups I personally use to stay productive on a Chromebook and Chromebox.

The Complete Newsletter Collection: Every issue ever published, at your fingertips. Browse at your leisure and download on demand for easy offline reading.

The Platinum Wallpaper Collection: An exclusive series of Android Intelligence wallpapers along with handpicked minimalist favorites to give your phone or desktop a striking new look.

The Platinum Discount Store: Access to a special version of the Android Intelligence Store with a permanent 20% discount on all current and future Android Intelligence merchandise.

Members-Only Giveaways: Occasional giveaways of Android Intelligence goodies and mobile tech gadgets — with just the small pool of Platinum members in the running, so pretty decent odds of winning at least once in a while!

And More: The Platinum membership program is always expanding — and it’s your community, so I’m always on the lookout for suggestions on what you want to see. Expect new perks and benefits to appear periodically over time.

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Start your free trial membership and check out all the Platinum perks: